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Saturday, September 27, 2014

We are all just shades of brown!

This year I purchased a class set of "multi-cultural" markers. Any of
us who have tried to lead a self-portrait lesson using regular markers
knows it is a challenge to find a correct skin color.

My
experience working with children and using other types of crayons,
construction paper or paint, know that kids are uninhibited by any
social convention about their choice of skin color.

First and second graders used these markers for their particular self-portrait lesson at the start of this school year.
I
set the markers out organized on the front table with sample cards.
Students used the cards to match their skin color and chose their marker
to complete their drawing.

They did a great job and hopefully they reflect the variety of students we have at our school.

About Me

I have taught in the Portland area since the early 1990's and earlier in the mid-west of Wisconsin. I have been awarded the "Sunburst Award" for Artistic Excellence in Enhancing Young People’s Education - from Young Audiences. In 2012 I was honored with "Art Educator of the Year" - Elementary level, by Oregon Art Education Association.
I earned my BA from Carleton College, my MFA from University of Wisconsin-Madison and my MAT from Lewis and Clark College.